In 2006 Finlandia Foundation National launched the Lecturer of the Year (LOY) program to share interesting topics by experts in their fields related to the history and culture of Finland and Finnish America.
FFN chapters are invited to host the LOY for the enrichment and enjoyment of their members and guests.
The “Meet the Finn Cooks” presentation is available from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022. Click here for more information about the program with Soile Anderson and Eleanor Ostman.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
The LOY’s travel expenses to events organized by/for FFN chapters within the United States are covered by the FFN travel grant.
Each host chapter is responsible for handling and paying for local transportation and accommodation arrangements for the LOY.
The chapter will work with the LOY to provide audio/visual or other support as required for the presentation.
HONORARIUM
The LOY’s honorarium will be paid by the chapter/host organization directly to the LOY. Each LOY suggests a desired honorarium/performance fee; it is $500.
Most chapters charge an admission fee to help cover the cost of hosting the LOY.
ARRANGEMENTS
As appearance arrangements are made between the event organizers and the LOY, the LOY program coordinator needs to be informed of the schedule. In case of problems or conflicts, the program coordinator may be called upon for advice.
Direct all scheduling information and questions to LOY Coordinator Hilary-Joy Virtanen, hilary.virtanen @ finlandia.edu
PUBLICITY
The host chapter/organization will promote/advertise the LOY appearance within its community.
A quantity of LOY brochures (at left) is available to assist with promotion and/or to hand out at the LOY program; contact Maria Voltaine at the FFN office for brochures well in advance of your event(office @ old.finlandiafoundation.org).
Host chapters may also print their own quantities of the brochure; click the image for the PDF.
FFN can also provide photos, a press release and a flyer/mini poster (8.5 x 11) to promote your event.
Please provide information about the event to FFN Communications Manager Kath Usitalo before and after the event for FFN publicity. High resolution photos of the appearance are appreciated.
Direct the photos and information to: kathusitalo @ mac.com
QUESTIONS AND SCHEDULINGTo schedule an appearance or for more information contact LOY Coordinator Hilary-Joy Virtanen, hilary.virtanen @ finlandia.edu
NOTE: Chapters in good standing may host the LOY. A chapter must be fully current in dues owed to Finlandia Foundation National, and meet the other requirements of FFN affiliation, to be considered a chapter in good standing.